There’s a tension that is present in many people of faith - that the hope of God’s work in the world and the reality of life experiences don’t always line up. It’s in these moments that I long for the church to embody Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s vision of the Christmas bell.
Read MoreAs a local church pastor, I’ve seen just how much churches change. The transient nature of church has led to the phenomenon that we refer to as “church shopping.” Church isn’t a commodity that we can buy or sell, so instead let’s ask critical questions when looking for a new church.
Read MoreAfter many years of dreaming, I’m so excited to announce the launch of my new project together with my friends Carrie Lehn and Ryan Dueck - The MennoCast!
Read MorePsalm 51 has become a powerful tool of confession for individuals and communities. It’s the prayer we need to be praying today, after hearing news that the remains of 215 children were found at an Indian Residential School in Kamloops, B.C.
Read MoreSo much has changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Is the Church still relevant even though we can’t meet in person? Will the Church be needed after the pandemic is over?
Read MoreDuring this pandemic, I can’t count how many times I’ve longed for things to go back to normal. But I’m starting to realize that my hopes for everything to go back to normal uncover my own place of privilege.
Read MoreStories have the power to shape our worldview - how we believe the world functions and what our place in it is. But the big question remains - how do we judge the stories we tell? How do we know what stories are true?
Read MoreMy Opa and Dietrich Bonhoeffer were both German. My Opa was a soldier in Hitler’s army. Bonhoeffer did all he could to oppose the Nazi state. How is this possible? One reason is that Bonhoeffer believed a very different narrative about Germany, Hitler, and those who were different from him.
Read MoreMy family and I experienced both birth and death during this COVID-19 pandemic. While the experiences were vastly different, both solidified for me the importance of relationships and community.
Read MoreI used to think that it was the Christian respond to be “colour blind” when it comes to race; however, race itself isn’t the issue. It’s not a negative that we need to get rid of. The issue is that we’ve misunderstood God’s design of humanity. When that happens, we become blind to God’s call for diversity, justice, and peace.
Read MoreYou are not alone. No matter what wilderness we walk through, God is always with us. The community of the church, the body of Christ is too. But don’t take my word for it. Take some time to listen to leaders from across Mennonite Church Canada.
Read MoreAnother Christian leaders falls. How should the Church react? We need to remember that when leaders cross boundaries it isn’t just about morality; it’s about justice. And when it comes to injustice, the Church better take it seriously.
Read MoreIf there’s one word that we could use to describe our Canadian and international political climate, I think it would be “polarizing.” But how can we love like Jesus in an age where we are expected to pick sides and fight?
Read MoreIt never occurred to me that people new to church might actually find singing together to be a little awkward, if not outright strange. So why do we do it?
Read MoreIf we think we can be Christian without being a member of the Church, then it’s most likely that our understanding of “Church” is sub-Christian.
Read MoreLet’s be honest. Going to church is becoming less and less popular in our Canadian context. I believe we should be involved in church because, as Christians, we are already part of the Church, whether we like it or not. The question is, how will we participate?
Read MoreWhat name do you use for God? Do you call Him "Father?" If so, what gives you the right?
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